San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President, Dave Pine, will address the impact of sea level rise on San Mateo County at the February 15th Saturday morning breakfast meeting of the Pacifica-Daly City Democrats, scheduled to be held in the rear banquet room of the Sharp Park Golf Course Restaurant, Sharp Park Blvd. and Hwy 1, in Pacifica.

Pine will address what has recently been reported by our local, state and federal representatives…namely, that San Mateo County is the county in our region that is most likely to be impacted by rising tides. The arrival of “King Tides” has already reached both the shores of the coastside near Half Moon Bay and Pacifica and the edges of the bayshore near Redwood City and it is being said that this is just the beginning.

It has also recently been reported in county newspapers that the airport and other areas will additionally be profoundly impacted. All residents will be called upon to preserve public infrastructure and the environment during the very challenging times to come.

Actions from local, state and federal agencies will be needed to address the subsequent consequences of sea level rise. “Sea level rise is one of the most serious consequences of climate change and it will have a profound effect on San Mateo County, which has more people and property at risk from the rising sea than any other bay area county,” said Supervisor Pine.

All members of the public are invited to come hear what Supervisor Pine has to say about the future challenges facing both coastside and bayside San Mateo County residents. It is neither necessary to be a member of the club, nor a Democrat to attend. A full breakfast is available for $12; continental breakfast for $6 and coffee only for $3. However, no purchase is necessary.

Doors open at 9 a.m. Seating is between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Meeting runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For any further information, or to RSVP, please contact Barbara Arietta, club president, at 415-246-0775 or email barietta@hotmail.com.

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